ŠUG - Festival of Island Products

Location Preko
Date 28-06-2025 - 22-08-2025

Home made olive oil, natural cosmetics, marmalades, liqueurs, fish and fish products, souvenirs, jewelry – all of this You can find on ŠUG Festival – island products fair.

In addition to beautiful memories, take home an original product as a reminder of a great trip.

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Zadar Wine Festival Summer Edition

Location Zadar
Date 04-07-2025 - 05-07-2025

Zadar Wine Festival Summer edition will be held in in the impressive area of Zadar City Walls, a World Heritage Site. 

Zadar Wine Festival will present many Croatian wines but especially local, regional wines.  

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Musical Evenings at St. Donatus

Location Zadar
Date 05-07-2025 - 07-08-2025

An unique location for unique musical experiences. 

Surrender to the tones of appealing Croatian and global ensembles, orchestras and soloists and make warm summer nights even more magical. This is an absolute must for existing and future classical music fans.

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Šokol Festival

Location Nin
Date 20-07-2025

Šokol is a dry meat product made of quality pork meat, Nin’s salt, spices and the influence of bura. 

But, every family and every great master has its own little secret ingredient which makes their šokol stand out. The best way to find your favorite is to visit the Nin’s Šokol Festival held since 2003.

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Pagartfestival

Location Pag
Date 01-08-2025 - 20-08-2025

What makes this festival stand out from the rest is its mission: “serious music through serious performances for a serious audience”. You can enjoy the music by young Croatian musicians, local groups and various art events at the new concert areas, such as the Old Town of Pag, Church of St. Francis, Kolan Cultural Centre and the Gardens of Lunj Olive Trees. Even though this is serious art, you will spend a relaxed evening in a beautiful atmosphere.

Romantic Week in Nin

Location Nin
Date 04-08-2025 - 10-08-2025

Did you know that Nin was voted the most romantic destination in Europe in 2016? 

To celebrate love, Nin is hosting a Romantic Week where a handful of surprises awaits visitors: a romantic arc of love on a romantic bridge, a place for kisses, a wall of memories, a romantic dance floor, the opportunity to take a photo with historical characters in costume… all under the starry eyed sky and ending with a fireworks show over the historic town!

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Night of the Full Moon

Location Zadar
Date 07-08-2025 - 09-08-2025

What comes after the most beautiful sunset? The most beautiful night. Especially when the moon is full. The Night of the Full Moon is a time machine – a festival of culture, food and customs of the Zadar region when the Riva is only illuminated by torches, candles, stars and the full moon. Enjoy the authentic food made using tuna, sardines, mussels, cheeses, figs, brandy and other ingredients served on ships, as well as the local folklore and customs.

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Kali Fishermen Nights - Tunuara

Location Kali
Date 07-08-2025 - 09-08-2025

Have a taste of history! Kali fishermen have become famous around the world by innovating the first tunara – a special fishing net. 

Find out more in a variety of rowing competitions, demonstrations of fishing skills and exhibitions. All accompanied by music and, of course, tasty local fish specialities. Experience this unique fishermen's village under the full moon!

Sali Fiesta

Location Sali
Date 08-08-2025 - 10-08-2025

Are you ready for three days and nights of fun? 

That’s what’s offered by the Sali Festival when the Sali ships sail into the Zadar harbour to the beats of tovar (donkey) music. Following the first night of festivities refresh yourself with delicacies offered at the Fishermen’s Night and prepare for the third day filled with unusual sports competitions such as the spectacular race this festival ends with – the traditional Donkey Race!

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Sand Festival

Location Nin
Date 23-08-2025

If you like sand, you are sure to love Nin. 

Its 8 kilometer long sandy beaches are known for their quality sand and clean sea. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Sand Festival takes place there giving artists, residents, tourists and children an opportunity to show their sculpting talent in the making of sand creations. And when you exhaust your art ideas, get refreshed in the sea (and sand)!

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Naturel Zrmanja Trail

Location Obrovac
Date 06-09-2025

4th edition of the unforgettable event for the Trail lovers - compete and experience the beauty of Zrmanja and Krupa rivers.

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Triathlon Long island

Location Sali
Date 06-09-2025 - 06-09-2025

The most beautiful way to experience some of the scenery in its fullness is by walking or cycling. Dugi Otok offers all adventurers and others the opportunity to truly get to know the beauty of the Island across the entire island.

The hilly landscape of Dugi Otok gives walkers and cyclists’ incredible views of Zadar's maritime zone and the more demanding can enjoy the more difficult routes that intersect Dugi Otok's landscape.

A triathlon is an ideal competition that allows visitors to fully experience the Island. Due to its location, size and variety, the triathlon will allow competitors to pass through all of its diversity: picturesque villages and secluded beaches, with magnificent cliffs and lush vegetation.

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